Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
A comforting classic of homemade spaghetti and meatballs that evokes warm family memories and brings the heart of Italian cuisine into your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Make the meatball mixture by combining the ground beef or pork blend, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into rounds, about the size of a golf ball.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with heated olive oil over medium heat, cooking them in batches.
- Prepare the sauce by adding crushed tomatoes and dried oregano to the skillet and seasoning with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Use a mix of beef and pork for juicier meatballs. Browning the meatballs adds depth to flavor. Feel free to add spices for a kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg